NTSB investigations
5,010 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control in flight.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '240' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '240' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB DEN08LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Tishomingo, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB NYC08LA221Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot’s performance of a nonstandard abrupt maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB MIA08CA126Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Montgomery, ALThe pilot's improper loading of personal belongings which resulted in rudder pedal interference.NTSB DEN08LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSouthern Powered Parachutes Condor · Brookfield, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity and experience in the accident aircraft.NTSB NYC08FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC6 · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to issue an airworthiness directive making the manufacturer's previously-issued flight control lock service…NTSB LAX08CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Philomath, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft weather condition.NTSB DFW08CA179Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes Aero Predator · Wharton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB MIA08LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMckeehan James F Acroduster II SA750 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inability to recover from an intentional aerobatic maneuver due to loss of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an inadequate aileron secondary stop block against the main spar of both lower wings.NTSB NYC08FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P337H · Cape Elizabeth, METhe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in instrument meteorological conditions after experiencing an attitude indicator malfunction.NTSB DFW08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Taylor, TXThe student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.NTSB CHI08CA164Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269B · Cook, MNThe pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.NTSB LAX08LA181Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Edge · Dunn, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB NYC08LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarrin Pitts S-1 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance practices during the construction of the airplane, which resulted in…NTSB LAX08LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Beaver, UTThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude.NTSB MIA08CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot.NTSB DEN08LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Brenham, TXThe sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees.NTSB NYC08FA211Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAvid Mark IV Aerobat · Niceville, FLThe pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08FA156Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206C · Fremont, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgment in continuing to fly with his severe visual deficiency. Also contributing to the…NTSB DFW08LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Forrest City, ARThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC08FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high winds, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.NTSB CHI08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJust Highlander · Danville, PAThe student pilot's loss of control during takeoff.NTSB DEN08FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Gothenburg, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of Marihuana, his impaired judgement and decision making, and the low visibility weather…NTSB NYC08CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Indiantown, FLAn inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff.NTSB CHI08FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 (850) · Iowa City, IAThe pilot's improper decision to depart with a preexisting tailwind and failure to abort takeoff. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the failure to properly restrain (FAA-required) the child passenger.NTSB DEN08LA098Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarms Robert M KIT FOX SE · La Porte, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB CHI08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dixon, ILThe student pilot improperly raised the flaps during the go-around, did not maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane. The trees were a factor.NTSB DFW08LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLucas D E/ Lucas K A AcroSport II · St Charles, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control during an attempted low pass maneuver.NTSB LAX08LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger LSS · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot's inability to maintain control due to an in-flight separation of the vertical fin as a result of the failure of the airplane's builder to properly secure the vertical fin to the fuselage.NTSB LAX08CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Salt Lake City, UTThe student's improper use of the anti torque pedals during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. Additional causes of the accident were the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver and…NTSB SEA08LA145Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPoulin L/Cullen D Lancair Legacy · Murrieta, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and the subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CHI08FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hillsboro, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an in-flight fire as a result of a corrosion hole in the muffler that was not identified by the mechanic. Contributing to the accident was the improper emergency procedure performed for an…NTSB SEA08CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Reno, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB SEA08LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to landing that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the wind shear and the high density altitude condition.NTSB SEA08LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHutton KR-2 · Roseburg, ORA loss of engine power due to the pilot's modification of the induction system, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to a landing area following the power loss.NTSB SEA08LA138Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Kolbra · Jordan Valley, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush.NTSB SEA08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fields, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear.NTSB NYC08CA194Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Valkaria, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN08CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MOThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.NTSB SEA08FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Billings, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAviate Raptor · Bealeton, VAAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.NTSB DFW08CA150Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Wrightsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.NTSB LAX08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B-23 · Bagdad, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB MIA08CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Jamestown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway.NTSB NYC08FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Cruso, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate to severe turbulence prevailing. Contributing to the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence.NTSB CHI08FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Bristol, OHThe loss of control during cruise flight in instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation.NTSB NYC08CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Newport, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind.NTSB DFW08LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Marine · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CHI08CA136Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately secure his handheld radio prior to takeoff, which resulted in a restriction of the flight control stick and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the stall/mush flight condition encountered after the glider…